Off Road Coilovers

Off Road Coilovers integrate the springs which support the weight of your vehicle and the shocks which absorb the forces as you drive. Coilover shocks save space by combining these two integral parts of your suspension into one. A coilover shock will support the weight of your vehicle so it is important to select the correct spring rate to ensure proper the proper ride. Equally as important is the shock valving which goes hand in hand with the spring rate to give you the smoothest ride in even the harshest of terrain. We work with our manufacturers, King and Fox, to set your shocks up as best as possible for each specific application. Whether you are upgrading the suspension of your truck or building a rail or buggy, coilovers from Off Road Shocks are a space saving, efficient option for your off road suspension.

Off Road Coilovers integrate the springs which support the weight of your vehicle and the shocks which absorb the forces as you drive. Coilover shocks save space by combining these two integral parts of your suspension into one. A coilover shock will support the weight of your vehicle so it is important to select the correct spring rate to ensure proper the proper ride. Equally as important is the shock valving which goes hand in hand with the spring rate to give you the smoothest ride in even the harshest of terrain. We work with our manufacturers, King and Fox, to set your shocks up as best as possible for each specific application. Whether you are upgrading the suspension of your truck or building a rail or buggy, coilovers from Off Road Shocks are a space saving, efficient option for your off road suspension.

What to Consider when Purchasing Coilovers

Find your next Off Road Coilovers from industry-leading brands like King Shocks and Fox Shocks. These coilovers come in 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 diameter shock bodies. Coilovers are a great choice for off road vehicles, and you have several different options to choose from when it comes to finding the right suspension for your off road vehicle. Since no two off road vehicles are the same, there are no “rules” or absolutes to follow when choosing the application that you need, but you should read the below information to have a better understanding about the choice that is best for your vehicle.

Coilover Diameter

Off Road Coilovers come in 2.0 inch, 2.5 inch, and 3.0 inch diameter shock bodies. If your vehicle is intended to be driven faster, you will want a wider diameter. 2.0 inch diameter shocks are typically seen on light vehicles, such as sand cars or buggies. Since these vehicles are very light, the 2.0 diameter shock body is sufficient. Rock crawlers and Jeeps also use 2.0 diameter shocks, on average, since they do not travel very fast and therefore the shocks don’t generate as much heat.

2.5 diameter coilovers are the most widely used and popular coilovers. These off road coilovers are typically used on pre-runner trucks, buggies, mud trucks, rock crawlers and more. These coilovers come with 7/8" shafts and can support the weight of heavy vehicles with V8 engines without any problems. The advantage of the 2.5 over the 2.0 diameter is that the larger shock body has more oil capacity and surface area for cooling. The better thermal properties prevent shock fade and aeration.

3.0 diameter coilovers are used on heavy vehicles and vehicles that will be traveling at high rates of speed. 3.0 coilovers are typically used on race vehicles, pre-runners and mud trucks that are very heavy. The 3.0 coilovers come with 1" diameter shafts for increased strength when traveling fast or high jumps.

King or Fox?

If you don’t have a preference for Fox or King shocks (although chances are that you do) then the quick answer to this question is "YES!" You cannot go wrong either way. There are differences between the two brands depending on what you want to pay for and what features you want on your shock application. Fox typically offers cheaper 2.0 coilovers, but King 2.0 coilovers come with additional features that Fox doesn’t offer. Both the Performance Race and Pure Race 2.5 and 3.0 coilovers from King are cheaper than Fox, but the Fox Race shocks have additional features. King 2.0 and 2.5 coilovers come with a spring option, while Fox does not. The features you want to pay for will determine which brand you choose.

Spring Rates

The springs on coilovers support the weight of your vehicle. Coilovers up to 8.5" of travel come with single rate spring hardware, while the 10" and longer travel coilovers come with dual rate spring hardware. The dual rate springs offer the ability to put a softer spring on the bottom and a stiffer spring up top. This provides a better ride through the small bumps while still preventing your vehicle from bottoming out when the springs compress further. The spring rate can be different for every vehicle. There are some "standard" spring rates that vehicles typically use, but we use that term lightly as no two vehicles are the same and it is going to depend on vehicle weight, passenger weight, accessory weight such as bumpers, winches, fuel cells, etc, shock angle, shock location, and suspension type. The springs are simply there to support the weight of vehicle, yet you do not want them so stiff that the springs actually prevent the shock from doing its job and damping the compression and rebound forces.

Internal Bypass

Both King Shocks and Fox Shocks offer internal bypass coilovers. This is a unique design that uses a special piston design and a rod inside the shock cylinder to allow the shock fluid to bypass the main shock piston. What this allows you do to is to add a bump zone to your shocks so that you can have position sensitive valving without having to run a separate bypass shock. This is a nice feature for trucks and buggies as it allows them to only run one shock, yet also has the features of a bypass shock.